The Modern Men
Pop / Electro / Indie
Toronto / Halifax
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About
The MODERN MEN play Electro-Pop and sophisticated elevator music..........In Space!
Sure the intro of Electric Romance may remind you of that legendary Bruce Springstreen 'Philadelphia' intro, but this surely stands on its own. Just wait for this mellowed out Jarvis Cocker kid take you on a nice little ride, oh so cool for sure. Definetly a little laid back in the way I always loved bands like Bedhead, but well-grounded in psychedelic pop in ways that remind me of Spacemen 3 off-shoot Slipstream. - Red Sea Station, 2007
INTERVIEW WITH THE MODERN MEN by The Coast Weekly in Halifax - August, 2007
Where does the name Modern Men come from?
There are lots of reasons why we named ourselves The Modern Men- we cook using only the freshest ingredients, dress nicely, say please and thank you, believe in the theory of evolution, are open with our emotions, and none of us have any wisdom teeth. We also thought it was an ironic name given the style of our music and the fact that we play a lot of early 80's analog synths.
Could you tell me a brief history of the band, how did you meet, and how long have you been together?
The Modern Men are Fee Chee, Brother Jonah and Sid Jackson. Fee Chee and Brother Jonah are brothers from different mothers. Brother Jonah and Sid Jackson are brothers from the same mother, Judy Bernstein. The band pretty much started with a trip to Lunenburg about a year ago to purchase a Fender Rhodes and Moog Prodigy off a German woman living in the area. Once they entered our lives, all guitars were quickly put aside and the birth of our synth electro-pop sound began to take shape. We initially conceived the project as a diversion from our regular roots-based musical explorations, but the response to the songs was so overwhelmingly positive that we all decided to make it a primary focus. Listeners have described our music as "sensually intense", with sweet 80's electropop grooves seducing them much in the same way a fluorescent flower with radioactive pollen captivates an ultraviolet bee.
Who are your musical influences?
We are influenced by 80's soundtracks such as 16 Candles, Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink and Scarface, sophisticated elevator muzak such as Air and The Cinematic Orchestra, and French electro-pop such as Sebastian Tellier and Simone Elle est Bonne.
Where do you draw inspiration lyrically?
The Modern Men are inspired lyrically by Modern Women- not to be confused with Post-Modern Women who also inspire us, just not lyrically.
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Jan 2, 2008
Kiss Kiss Danse Danse Mixtape (Fee Chee DJ Set)
Here's a fun mix with some of my favorite artists from 2007. Some of these tracks were part of my DJ set at "Kiss Kiss Danse Danse II" at the Marquee Club in Halifax Canada on December 28th 2007. Many people asking about the tracks I was playing, so thought I'd put …
Dec 5, 2007
ADHD Pop for Dancefloors - Download from Music Player
1. Tiny Masters of Today - Hey Mr DJ (CSS Remix)
2. Numero - Hit Pop
3. Mr Oizo - Patrick 122
4. Dragonette - I Get Around (Midnight Juggernaut Mix)
5. Simian Mobile Disco - Hotdog
6. Revolte - Weak Generation
7. Ocelot - This is Our Time (Treasure Fingers …
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Love from R.fm crew
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Gagosian Liga, May 12, 2008:
I thank you for adding me and I hope you enjoy my music! Feel free to download it! Musical greetings from Munich/Germany!
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Silence, Feb 20, 2008:
Cheers for the add! Hope all is well with you and yours!!!
Napoleon, Bill Clinton, Sylvester Stallone, Einstein, Edison, Elvis Presley, Herman Brood, Salvador Dalí , Tom Cruise, Prince,Nelson Rockefeller , N, Dec 7, 2007:
Nice page, and good music.
Green, Nov 29, 2007:
Your music is awesome. Keep up the cool tunes.
Keely, Oct 5, 2007:
Oh and I love your music! and the fact you guys are EXTREME IRONERS!! I hope you know about that sport!?? Your pictures seem to tell me so. www.extremeironing.com
Keely, Oct 5, 2007:
Thanks for calling me Keelyo! Its like we are best friends!